Autoimmune Disorders

What are Auto Immune Disorders?

Your body has a system to protect itself against diseases and infections, known as the immune system. However, if you get an autoimmune disease, this system can become dysfunctional and start attacking the body’s healthy cells instead. It is a malfunction of the body’s immune system that causes the body to attack its own tissues. Sometimes the immune system stops recognizingwhat needs to be attacked and will create autoantibodies that attack its own cells, tissues or organs. This causes inflammation and damage and it leads to autoimmune disorders. 

Autoimmune diseases can affect many parts of the body. Sometimes they can target one organ in the body, and sometimes they attack the entire body. They can be quite serious, and are a major cause of death among women. 

Some common autoimmune disorders include Addison disease, Celiac disease, Dermatomyositis, Graves’ disease, Hashimoto thyroiditis, Multiple sclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Pernicious anaemia, Reactive arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus and Type I diabetes. 

Symptoms of Auto Immune Disorders

Signs and symptoms of autoimmune disorders include fever, fatigue, aching muscles, swelling and redness, having trouble concentrating, numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, hair loss and skin rashes. In addition, high levels of tenderness and sensitivity, joint pain, muscle pain, tender points or all-over pain, changes in weight, exhaustion, anxiety and digestive or gastric problems are also known to be symptoms of early stages of autoimmune disorders.

Causes of Auto Immune Disorders

Autoimmune disorders can be caused by genetics and environmental factors such as toxins. Other causes include stress and anxiety, pregnancy, infections, consuming too much alcohol or tobacco abuse, Iodine, Lack of sleep and insufficient physical activity.

Risk factors of Auto Immune Disorders

Certain people are more likely to get an autoimmune disorder, such as women more than men, women of childbearing age, people with a family history of diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis, different members of a single family, people of certain races or ethnic backgrounds and people who get exposed to chemicals and solvents. Age is also a factor, since most autoimmune disorders affect younger and middle-aged people. 

Complications of Auto Immune Disorders

Certain complications can arise from the presence of autoimmune disorders, and these depend on the specific disease in question. They can include Thyroid and Skin damage. In addition, complications can also arise from the medicines being used to counter the attacks of the body’s immunity. 

Diagnosis of Auto Immune Disorders

Doctor will take a complete medical history, perform a physical examination, and may order blood tests, radiological studies, and other studies. Tests include antinuclear antibody tests, Autoantibody tests, CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, C-reactive protein (CRP), Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and urinalysis. Other tests include(for rheumatoid arthritis) the rheumatoid factor test, for (myasthenia gravis), the acetylcholine receptor antibody test and for thyroid disorders, thyroid function tests.

Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

Treatments for Auto Immune Disorders include homeopathic treatment, acupuncture and acupressure treatment, psychotherapy treatment of Auto Immune Disorders, conventional or allopathic treatment, surgical treatment, dietary and herbal treatments and other treatments of Auto Immune Disorders. 

Homeopathic Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

Homeopathic remedies are believed to be safe and natural.  They are very effective to use without risking major side effects. Homeopathic ingredients are also highly effective aids for restoring balance, health and vitality, as they do not over-stimulate the immune system. Some common homeopathic medicines for auto immune disorders are Nat S, Kali P, Nat P, Crot H and Mur Ac. 

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders 

Acupuncture and Acupressure provide an alternativeand successful treatment for many chronic illnesses. Autoimmune disorders, such as MS, lupus and HIV can be helped by acupuncture. Acupuncture does help extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting, leukopenia and anaemia. 

Psychotherapy Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

The process of counselling and psychotherapy can help you learn how your reaction to stress affects your immune disorder. This treatment decreases mental distress and helps in overcoming mental illness. It improves mental calmness, control and functioning. Psychotherapy is a deeper process that often delves into the factors and motives behind one’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviour. 

Conventional or Allopathic Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

Conventional or Allopathic treatment of Auto Immune Disorders involves drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen, which may treat mild symptoms of an autoimmune disease, serving as anti-inflammatories or pain reducers.Prescription drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or powerful immunosuppressants are often prescribed to control the inflammation and subsequent damage.Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications may be prescribed for the psychological effects and symptoms.Radiation therapy might also be an option. 

Surgical Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

There are many Auto Immune Disorders. But only a few of them have surgical treatment as an option. Vitiligo is one of them. It is believed that vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder, in which certain white blood cells direct the destruction of melanocytes. Regimentation in cases of ‘stable vitiligo’ can be achieved by various dermato-surgical techniques. Selection of the appropriate surgical technique is important for good cosmetic results.

Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

A good diet of Auto Immune Disorders contains a variety of foods rich in vitamins A, B complex, C and E, foods with high mineral content like zinc, selenium, magnesium and calcium, foods with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids such as oily fish, seeds and nuts, adequate protein from lean meats and grain andfibre from grains, fruit and vegetables. Homemade remedies containing turmeric, ginger, coconut oil, Aloe vera, pineapple and fish oil have proven to be useful. 

Other Treatment of Auto Immune Disorders

Yoga is a good alternative treatment of Auto Immune Disorders. Fatigue, muscle pain, irritability, depression and mood disturbances can be treated with yoga. Yoga, coupled with meditation, can help the patient see better results inthe prescribed treatment for the autoimmune disorder.

Precautions and Prevention of Auto Immune Disorders

There are no known precautions and prevention for most autoimmune disorders, for the most part, but regular exercise and a balanced diet that avoids high-fat and junk foods can help you feel better.

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